Answer to Question 1
A
There are both benefits and risks to drinking alcohol. The nurse must help the older patient de-termine which predominates when assessing and possibly counseling patients on their alcohol use.
Answer to Question 2
B
Government-sponsored surveys have indicated that the average diet of the older adult lacks in calories, especially in the form of fruits and vegetables. The recommendations do not include substituting protein for carbohydrates, adding protein at each meal, and relying solely on foods that are easy to chew and digest, although these suggestions might be appropriate for individual patients.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Magnet hospital nurse requirements
Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
Landmarks for urinary assessment: The rectus abdominis muscles and the symphysis pubis
Patients Older than 60 Years of Age
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...